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Assistant Accountant

Vertu Motors plc

Cheltenham

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 28,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading automotive company in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their team. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary up to £28,000 depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package. You will assist in the production of financial data and work closely with management. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounting and strong communication skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Access to online rewards platform
Preferential service rates
Colleague purchase scheme
Share incentive scheme
Pension
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant is preferred.
  • Understanding of the Kerridge accounting system would be ideal but not essential.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with financial and non-financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the production of the Management Accounts.
  • Perform payroll and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Forecasts and estimates for management.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Knowledge of Excel

Tools

Kerridge accounting system
Job description
Overview

Vertu Ford Cheltenham

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our team in Vertu Ford Cheltenham. This is a Full-Time, permanent role where we are offering a basic salary up to £28,000 depending on experience plus an excellent range of company benefits.

You will work alongside the accountant in the production of spreadsheets and statistical data to support the management team, and as an aid to business decisions.

You will work alongside day-to-day accounts and complete the following tasks:

Responsibilities
  • Forecasts
  • Estimates
  • Assist with the production of the Management Accounts
  • Payroll
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Accruals and Prepayments
  • Cash Flow
  • Reconciling Manufacturer Bonuses
  • Credit Control
Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate will be an experienced Assistant Accountant, who is looking to take the next step up.
  • A working knowledge of the Kerridge accounting system would be ideal but not essential, as well as previous Motor Trade experience.
  • You will have the ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial colleagues, clients and customers.
Attributes
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft packages
  • Good organisational Skills
  • Excellent communication skills
Benefits
  • 25 days holiday rising with length of service plus bank holidays
  • Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
  • Preferential Service Rates
  • Colleague Purchase Scheme
  • Share Incentive Scheme
  • Pension
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

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